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Carol Dobbs Obituary

Carol Dobbs, 76, of Hanover Twp., passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Richard and Grace Evans Albrecht. Carol was a 1963 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, and she also attended Allied Medical and Technical School. Prior to her retirement, Carol had been employed as a board certified medical assistant at the office of Dr. William Clearfield.

Carol was a former member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the Puritan Congregational Church, Wilkes-Barre. She enjoyed crafting and attending water aerobics at the YMCA. She will be dearly missed by her sons and family and by her beloved dog, Gracie.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Albrecht, Ruth Albrecht and and Dorothy Widman.

Surviving are her sons, Brian Dobbs and his wife, Shelly, Wilkes-Barre; and David Dobbs and his wife, Lisa, Bear Creek Twp.; grandchildren, Steven Dobbs and Kira Dobbs; sister, Lois Albrecht, Wilkes-Barre; niece, Lori Albrecht; and nephew, Ron Widman.

Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's memory to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

Condolences can be sent by visiting Carol's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2022.

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Denise Dobbs Harrison

February 2, 2022

I am so very sorry about the loss of your mother, Carol. I´ll never forget the fun we had yard sale hopping . She was a lot of laughs . I´ll never forget the good times . My deepest sympathy to the rest of the family .

Michelle Decker

February 2, 2022

I am soo very sorry about Carol. She was a wonderful person and a dearest friend that I have known for decades! There are no words to describe how devastating this is. I will never forget her and all the wonderful times we had. My deepest Sympathies to the family, and may she fly high in Angels wings..

Pearl Race

February 2, 2022

Dear Dobbs family, new Carol from the Y. She had a tremendous sense of humor. So sorry for your loss.

Paula Lange

February 1, 2022

I knew Carol from Dr Clearfield's office. She was a kind, caring nurse, and she was SO funny. My deep sympathy to her family... Carol will be deeply missed.
Paula Lange

Joyce Connell

February 1, 2022

I knew Carol from the Y so sorry to hear about her passing.Deepest sympathy to her family.

David Slusser

January 31, 2022

Dave and family , Sorry for your loss.Deepest sympathy. Prayers offered.

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